Design Manager Water

Jacobs; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and engineering firm is seeking an experienced Design Manager to oversee the design strategy for a major water infrastructure portfolio in the UK. The role requires strong technical leadership and expertise in multidisciplinary engineering. You will be responsible for managing client relationships, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading a team of engineers. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in large-scale project management and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in large-scale infrastructure project management.
• Ability to operate autonomously across complex projects.
• Experience with NEC3/4 contract and change control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of design from concept to commissioning.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and manage client expectations.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards and regulations.

Skills

Technical leadership

Multidisciplinary engineering

Problem-solving

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Design Manager – Water We are looking for an experienced Design Manager to lead the design strategy for a £Billion portfolio亿美元 of high‑profile water infrastructure projects, delivering sustainable solutions for generations to come. In this role you will oversee the full lifecycle of design, from concept throughБcommissioning, and drive innovation, technical standards, and integration across project phases. You will combine strategic oversight with hands‑on collaboration to ensure the success of multidisciplinary design teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with technical standards and UK CDM regulations.
• Take ownership for value engineering, value management and buildability.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, manage client expectations and contribute to the framework leadership team.
• Oversee design management, scheduling, risk mitigation, change control, and financial forecasting, ensuring constructability and commissioning are embedded in design thinking.
• Promote innovationBenchmarking, including standardization and design automation.
թուրք Mentor engineers and project team members, supporting their career & professional development.
• Take ownership of client relationships and contribute to business growth.
• Work with the Program Manager to develop and implement project quality and delivery plans and monitor technical performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven technical leadership in the design and project management of large‑scale infrastructure programmes.
• Expertise in multidisciplinary engineering and construction integration.
• Experience with NEC3/4 contract and change control.
• Extensive knowledge of CDM regulations and processes.
• Passion for problem‑solving, creating and delivering innovation.
• Track record in developing and fostering a culture focused on success.
• Ability to operate autonomously across a wide range of complex projects with authority.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex technical issues to multiple stakeholders.

Locations: Birmingham (West Midlands), Warrington (Cheshire), Leeds (West Yorkshire), Manchester (Greater Manchester). Civil and Structural Water.

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